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Even here there are lots of nice places ... and people :-)
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Have to be careful there.
In a nutshell
Explore but be cautious and alert!
euzkadi Says: This building built in 1793 using the same style of the constructions of Antigua is maybe the oldest private house in the city. It has a magnificent entrance portico, and actually is home of a private school. The brigadier Gabino Gainza one of the leaders of the independence...
euzkadi Says: The Civic Center was designed in the early 50's, located between Zones 1 and 4, houses several government offices: Town hall, Public finance ministry, the Courthouse, and the Bank of Guatemala. Several of these buildings are decorated with magnificent murals of famous...
euzkadi Says: Built in 1813 this Neo classical style church and convent houses most of the Baroque altars brought from the original church in Antigua Guatemala. During the governement of Justo Rufino Barrios some church properties (like this one) were nationalized, and the convent became...
debrigard Says: The Museo Ixchel has a remarkable collection of Guatemalan textiles. Besides the beauty and variety of these textiles, the exhibits should be of special interest to those who are attracted to the stuff that is offered to tourists in places like Antigua, around Lake Atitlan...
Did not see wildlife? - no problem
Assenczo Says: There is a large zoo in the vicinity of the airport. Here, in a very pleasant atmosphere (for the visitors I am not sure about the animals) one can see exotic animals in their practically natural environment. I was after something very specific though. I had heard many...
Jim_Eliason Says: On the west side of the Parque Central is the ultramodern Biblioteca Nacional contrasting the colonial architecture of the Palace and Cathedral on the other side of the plaza. The library is built on the former site of the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales.
euzkadi Says: This old french style shopping arcade was built in 1926 and is close to the Main Plaza. It´s full of jewelry shops, old libraries and the oldest bar in the city "El Portalito" a bohemian bar with live marimba (it is said that among the most famous clients of the place, were...
2 Reviews and 119 Opinions I chose Posada de Belen as my accomodation for my first night in Guatemala City because of the the...
Barcelo Premium Guatemala City
1 Review and 157 Opinions Nice hotel in a comfortable safe neighborhood in Zone 9. An easy walk to the Los Procures Mall and...
Restaurante Saúl: Good old new restaurant
daydayxvi Says: Restaurante Saúl is an interesting new little restauran part of the Saúl E. Méndez chain. There is a fascinating mix of international cuisine. The food is wonderful and they have incorporated an interesting added value of asking you your name when you arrive and thereafter...
jlanza29 Says: This is a great steakhouse with a great location.....it{s next to the American Embassy in the trendy Zona 10 section of town. The portions of food were great and the prices were excellent by Central American standards..... La Parillada....a plate combination o steak,...
daydayxvi Says: I have been going to Tre Fratelli for a long time (several years now) and recently I noticed that the quality of the dishes at the Fonta Bella (Z. 10) location are absolutely amazing!! They're colorful, fresh and absolutely delicious! By far my favorite is the Salmon. It...
Papazitos Pizza and BBQ: BEST Pizza, BBQ and Live Music
travelqueen2008 Says: Incredible pizza and the best BBQ I've ever had. The ambience is very cozy, they have a pool table and live music Thursdays thru Saturday nights. On Wednesday nights they have Karaoke and a great deal on beer buckets and delicious BBQ chicken wings. Tuesday nights they have...
AnnaLupilla Says: Cuatro Grados Norte is like a huge pedestrian precinct, located in Guate's Zona 4. You can find an awful lot of restaurants, nightclubs and bars here, amongst many cultural and other recreative offers. It's in a secure area, where you can stroll around and meet a whole lot...
Pasaje Aycinena: Las Cien Puertas (The Hundred Doors)
euzkadi Says: This old bar is located in the Pasaje Aycinena in zone 1, very close to the Parque Central. It´ a nice bar very cheap and bohemian and is always crowded, decorated with graffiti´s from the visitors and pictures of famous revolucionaries. Good Beers and Mojitos, also serves...
Flight between Guatemala City &Tikal
Babzz Says: Flights heading for Tikal leave from both International (TACA and Tikal Airlines) and National (the rest) airports. Departures are commonly early in the morning 6-7am and just over an hour if I remember correctly, which I may not... Return flights are late in the...
Van from GUA Antigua Pana to San Cristobal
kimanjo Says: Yes, you can do it, we did it--very common. You can take a shuttle van (or taxi)from GUA to Antigua, then catch another shuttle van to San Cristobal. It is a long journey (full day) but it is done fairly efficiently. The van drivers help you at the border and turn you over...
Assenczo Says: Guatemala City is the largest in the country of Guatemala and a natural transport hub. It serves almost every point in the land by plane or bus. Tikal is a major point of interest but quite far and separated by treacherous terrain. The bus option is long and I presume...
Jim_Eliason Says: Although most Guatemalans use this holiday as an excuse to visit the beach, there are still some major Santa Semana festivals in the city. Pretty much the whole city shuts down for 5 days and for those who do not leave, this is the only entertainment.
Another use for the wheelbarrow. (Mangoes)
euzkadi Says: Guatemala is famous for it´s mangoes, i found this couple of young guys selling them in wheelbarrows in zone 1 (Downtown). They posed for the pictures, and i gave them a copy of the pictures (there was a Kodak store next) and they gave me with smiles and jokes a free big bag...
Not everything that shines is gold
Assenczo Says: This is rather a transportation tip but with a twist. There is a Pullman bus service from San Salvador to Guatemala every day in the morning and the afternoon. Sunday has even three connections. The problem is that unlike Ticabus, (less flashy brand) where once you have...
Take crime reports with a grain of salt
MaDeuce Says: Before I went to Guatemala City for the first time, I have to admit that I was fairly concerned about all the crime that I read about. However, I can thankfully say that in my ~3 months in Guatemala City, I never felt threatened. My advice is to not let the crime reports...
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The beautiful National Post Office Arch, a landmark in Zone One of Guatemala City, connects the National Post Office - the central post office of the nation -...
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Q: Hey guys, I am planning a quick 14 day trip to Guatamala and Honduras. Unlilke many people, I enjoy meeting other backpackers and...
A: skip Guatemala City and head right on to Antigua de Guatemala where the action is as far as where it's all happening: fabulous little colonial city, ruins, great markets...
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Guatemala City, which residents usually refer to simply as "Guate," is a sprawling metropolis of more than 3 million people. It is the largest city in all of Central America and reflects the diversity...
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I didn't really plan on spending any significant time in Guatemala City, but that's the good thing about traveling with a very loose itinerary. When my buddy Ryan and I met some new friends while in...
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Guatemala City is a sprawling city with a mix of modern, colonial and 3rd world architecture. Due to its high elevation, its climate is very mild. It has enough attractions for 2-3 days of visit....
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Guatemala.s Capital is actually ignored by the tourist, due to it´s bad reputation of traffic, insecurity and dirtiness. Most of the visitors just leave the airport to Antigua, i think it´s quite...
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Guatemala City was the start of my trip through Central America. It is one of the biggest cities in Central America and it doesn't have a good name in the area. "Guate" is told to be a dangerous,...
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